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Blossom, Texas

Blossom is a city of 1,393 people in Lamar County, Texas.

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Population1,393 -14.1% since 2019
Elevation528 ft 161 m
Land area3.3 sq mi
ZIP code75416
Nearest airportCox Field (PRX) 4 mi

Why visit Blossom

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Blossom City Park.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 33°F.

About Blossom

Blossom is a city in Lamar County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,402 at the 2020 census.

From the Wikipedia article Blossom, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks1

First Baptist Church of Blossom

Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds1

Blossom City Park

Park

East Front Street, Blossom

Open in Google Maps · +1 903-982-5900

Restaurants and cafes2

Weezy's Restaurant

Restaurant · Regional, Burger, Dessert

Southern style American food on the Northeast Texas Trail

204 West Front Street, Blossom

Mo-Fr 10:30-15:00

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Kountry Kitchen

Cafe

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Where to stay1

Almost Home RV Park

Campground · 1.0 mi

RV campground with tent camping on the Northeast Texas Trail

5626 West Front Street, Blossom

Open in Google Maps · +1 903 491 1401

History

Blossom was originally known as Blossom Prairie, but was shortened to Blossom in 1888. Davy Crockett reportedly entered Texas near Blossom Prairie.

From the History section of Blossom, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Churches and places of worship3

Schools, colleges and libraries2

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Map of Blossom

10 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

40°60°80°100°January: 3.1 in of rainFebruary: 3.3 in of rainMarch: 4.3 in of rainApril: 4.7 in of rainMay: 5.6 in of rainJune: 4.3 in of rainJuly: 3.5 in of rainAugust: 3.0 in of rainSeptember: 4.0 in of rainOctober: 4.6 in of rainNovember: 4.2 in of rainDecember: 4.3 in of rainJanuary: 54°FFebruary: 58°FMarch: 66°FApril: 75°FMay: 83°FJune: 91°FJuly: 96°FAugust: 96°FSeptember: 89°FOctober: 78°FNovember: 65°FDecember: 56°FJanuary: 33°FFebruary: 37°FMarch: 45°FApril: 53°FMay: 63°FJune: 71°FJuly: 75°FAugust: 74°FSeptember: 66°FOctober: 55°FNovember: 44°FDecember: 36°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan54°F33°F3.1 in
Feb58°F37°F3.3 in
Mar66°F45°F4.3 in
Apr75°F53°F4.7 in
May83°F63°F5.6 in
Jun91°F71°F4.3 in
Jul96°F75°F3.5 in
Aug96°F74°F3.0 in
Sep89°F66°F4.0 in
Oct78°F55°F4.6 in
Nov65°F44°F4.2 in
Dec56°F36°F4.3 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Paris Hcn (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$55,114median household income
$120,700median home value
$920median monthly rent
30.6median age
11.9%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
65.3%of homes are owner-occupied
22.6 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1835%18 to 3423%35 to 6430%65 and over12%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Lamar County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
  • 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
  • 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
  • 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2016-03-19: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Cox Field (PRX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.

  • Reno 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
  • Detroit 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
  • Paris 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
  • Hugo 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
  • Idabel 37 mi northeast, about 59 min by car
  • Sulphur Springs 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
  • Mount Pleasant 42 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Antlers 42 mi north, about 1 h by car
  • Broken Bow 45 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Bonham 47 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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